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LOINC Code 99529-0: Volume (Pleural space - right)

99529-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Volume (Pleural space - right) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pleural space.right.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pleural space.right.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Volume of Pleural space - right
  • Volume
  • Pathology; Pl space; Pl space-R; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; R; Random; RT; Vol; Volume

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Volume (Pleural space - right)Volume of Pleural space - rightVolume Pl space-RVolumePATHVolume, Pleural Space - RightVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99529-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameVolume (Pleural space - right)
DescriptionVolume
Short nameVolume Pl space-R
ComponentVolume
PropertyVol
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pleural space.right
ScaleQn
ClassPATH
Example unitsmL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Volume, Pleural Space - Right

Part names

VolumeVolPtPleural space.rightQnPoint in time (spot)Pleural space Right

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